What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director Cardiovascular Services position at Children's Minnesota?
About Children’s Minnesota
Children’s Minnesota is one of the largest pediatric health systems in the United States and the only health system in Minnesota to provide care exclusively to children, from before birth through young adulthood. An independent and not-for-profit system since 1924, Children’s Minnesota is one system serving kids throughout the Upper Midwest at two free-standing hospitals, nine primary care clinics, multiple specialty clinics and seven rehabilitation sites. As The Kids Experts™ in our region, Children’s Minnesota is regularly ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a top children’s hospital. Find us on Facebook @childrensminnesota or on Twitter and Instagram @childrensmn. Please visit childrensMN.org.
Children’s Minnesota is proud to be recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of 2023’s Top Diversity Leaders. The national honor recognizes the top diverse healthcare executives and organizations influencing public policy, care delivery, and promoting diversity, equity and inclusion in their organizations and the industry.
Position Summary
The Director of Cardiovascular Services at Children's Minnesota is responsible for directing patient care services and coordinating operational management of the comprehensive Pediatric Cardiovascular Program, including the Pediatric Heart Failure & Heart Transplant program, ventricular assist devices, CV operating room, cardiac catheterization program, cardiac post-anesthesia recovery unit, ECMO and perfusion services. The Director will also play a leading role in the operations of the cardiovascular inpatient units in collaboration with the Director of Critical Care.
This position has accountability for planning leadership development, organizing and directing cardiovascular patient care services, and ensuring high-quality cost-effective patient care through Children's continuous improvement system. The Director is also responsible for interdisciplinary collaboration, employee engagement and patient and family experience. The position reports to the Vice President Clinical Services.
License/Certification/Registration
Possesses strong human relations skills and problem-solving skills in order to influence all levels of the organization toward regulatory and accreditation compliance. Possesses strong written and verbal communication skills. Works collaboratively and is self-motivated. Knowledge of health care as a process/system, including continuous improvement principles. Has knowledge, methods, and skills needed to effectuate change, to understand and value the perspectives and responsibilities of others, and the capacity to mentor others. Has experience with designing care delivery and service excellence strategies.
The posted salary represents a market competitive range based on salary survey benchmark data for similar roles in the local or national market. When determining individual pay rates, we carefully consider a wide range of factors including but not limited to market indicators for the specific role, the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate, internal equity and organizational needs.
In addition to your salary, this position may be eligible for medical, dental, vision, retirement, and other fringe benefits. Positions that require night, weekend or on-call work may be eligible for shift differentials or premium pay.
All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of an occupational health assessment, drug screen, background investigation, and compliance with the U.S. Government Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification.
Children’s Minnesota is proud to be an equal opportunity employer whose staff is representative of its community and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
Children’s Minnesota is one of the largest pediatric health systems in the United States and the only health system in Minnesota to provide care exclusively to children, from before birth through young adulthood. An independent and not-for-profit system since 1924, Children’s Minnesota is one system serving kids throughout the Upper Midwest at two free-standing hospitals, nine primary care clinics, multiple specialty clinics and seven rehabilitation sites. As The Kids Experts™ in our region, Children’s Minnesota is regularly ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a top children’s hospital. Find us on Facebook @childrensminnesota or on Twitter and Instagram @childrensmn. Please visit childrensMN.org.
Children’s Minnesota is proud to be recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of 2023’s Top Diversity Leaders. The national honor recognizes the top diverse healthcare executives and organizations influencing public policy, care delivery, and promoting diversity, equity and inclusion in their organizations and the industry.
Position Summary
The Director of Cardiovascular Services at Children's Minnesota is responsible for directing patient care services and coordinating operational management of the comprehensive Pediatric Cardiovascular Program, including the Pediatric Heart Failure & Heart Transplant program, ventricular assist devices, CV operating room, cardiac catheterization program, cardiac post-anesthesia recovery unit, ECMO and perfusion services. The Director will also play a leading role in the operations of the cardiovascular inpatient units in collaboration with the Director of Critical Care.
This position has accountability for planning leadership development, organizing and directing cardiovascular patient care services, and ensuring high-quality cost-effective patient care through Children's continuous improvement system. The Director is also responsible for interdisciplinary collaboration, employee engagement and patient and family experience. The position reports to the Vice President Clinical Services.
License/Certification/Registration
- Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Minnesota or eligible for licensure required
- Bachelor's degree or higher in nursing required
- Master's degree in healthcare administration, business administration, nursing, public health, or related field preferred
- Five (5) years of experience in the healthcare field
- Three (3) years of progressive leadership experience
- Pediatric cardiovascular services experience
- Magnet program experience
- Previous managerial and/or operational experience in a solid organ transplant program
Possesses strong human relations skills and problem-solving skills in order to influence all levels of the organization toward regulatory and accreditation compliance. Possesses strong written and verbal communication skills. Works collaboratively and is self-motivated. Knowledge of health care as a process/system, including continuous improvement principles. Has knowledge, methods, and skills needed to effectuate change, to understand and value the perspectives and responsibilities of others, and the capacity to mentor others. Has experience with designing care delivery and service excellence strategies.
The posted salary represents a market competitive range based on salary survey benchmark data for similar roles in the local or national market. When determining individual pay rates, we carefully consider a wide range of factors including but not limited to market indicators for the specific role, the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate, internal equity and organizational needs.
In addition to your salary, this position may be eligible for medical, dental, vision, retirement, and other fringe benefits. Positions that require night, weekend or on-call work may be eligible for shift differentials or premium pay.
All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of an occupational health assessment, drug screen, background investigation, and compliance with the U.S. Government Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification.
Children’s Minnesota is proud to be an equal opportunity employer whose staff is representative of its community and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
